<ul><li>Federal regulators have cleared the path for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to share U.S. airspace with planes and helicopters, benefitting startups like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation.</li><li>The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published its final ruling on the integration of 'powered-lift' vehicles, a category created to accommodate eVTOLs.</li><li>The ruling includes guidelines for pilot training and operating rules, allowing eVTOLs the flexibility to switch between helicopter and airplane rules.</li><li>Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Beta Technologies, and Wisk Aero have collaborated with the FAA to develop these new rules, with Joby expecting to commence commercial operations upon receiving type certification.</li></ul>

Feds clear way for EVTOL startups to bring flying vehicles to U.S. airspace

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